Risk factors for chronic kidney disease in older adults

Emma Gallardo Romero, Doraimys Valido Valdes, Mariela Gonzalez Medina, Yoannia Caridad Fernandez Rojas and Wilman Meylin Vilaú Suárez

Salud Integral y Comunitaria, 2024, vol. 2, 51-51

Abstract: Introduction: Chronic kidney disease is one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide, representing the sixth fastest growing cause of death. Objective: To identify the factors associated with chronic kidney disease in older adults at clinic 61 of the 1ro de Enero polyclinic in the municipality of Consolación del Sur. Method: An applied, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted between January 2022 and December 2023 on elderly patients at clinic 61. The universe consisted of 245 patients, with a sample of 245 patients who met the inclusion criteria. Results: The 70-79 age group predominated at 46.1%, males at 60.8%, and white skin color at 64.5%. The most frequent stage of chronic kidney disease was stage II at 37.1%. The most frequent risk factors were high blood pressure (76.3%), followed by diabetes mellitus (19.6%). Conclusions: The risk of developing chronic kidney disease is higher in people with high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, proteinuria, and close relatives with kidney disease.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.62486/sic202451

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